Hechos 27
La Biblia de las Américas
Pablo sale para Roma
27 Cuando se decidió que deberíamos(A) embarcarnos para Italia(B), fueron entregados Pablo y algunos otros presos a un centurión de la compañía[a](C) Augusta, llamado Julio. 2 Y embarcándonos en una nave adramitena que estaba para zarpar hacia las regiones de la costa de Asia[b](D), nos hicimos a la mar acompañados por Aristarco, un macedonio(E) de Tesalónica(F). 3 Al día siguiente llegamos a Sidón(G). Julio trató a Pablo con benevolencia(H), permitiéndole ir a sus amigos y ser atendido por ellos(I). 4 De allí partimos y navegamos al abrigo de la isla de Chipre(J), porque los vientos eran contrarios(K). 5 Y después de navegar atravesando el mar frente a[c] las costas de Cilicia(L) y de Panfilia(M), llegamos a Mira de Licia. 6 Allí el centurión halló una nave alejandrina(N) que iba[d] para Italia(O), y nos embarcó en ella. 7 Y después de navegar lentamente por muchos días, y de llegar con dificultad frente a Gnido, pues el viento no nos permitió(P) avanzar más[e], navegamos al abrigo de Creta(Q), frente a Salmón; 8 y costeándola(R) con dificultad, llegamos a un lugar llamado Buenos Puertos, cerca del cual estaba la ciudad de Lasea.
La tempestad en el mar
9 Cuando ya había pasado mucho tiempo y la navegación se había vuelto peligrosa, pues hasta el Ayuno[f](S) había pasado ya, Pablo los amonestaba, 10 diciéndoles: Amigos[g], veo que de seguro este viaje va a ser con perjuicio y graves pérdidas(T), no solo del cargamento y de la nave, sino también de nuestras vidas. 11 Pero el centurión se persuadió más por lo dicho por el piloto(U) y el capitán[h] del barco, que por lo que Pablo decía. 12 Y como el puerto no era adecuado para invernar, la mayoría tomó la decisión de hacerse a la mar desde allí, por si les era posible arribar a Fenice, un puerto de Creta(V) que mira hacia el nordeste y el sudeste[i], y pasar el invierno allí. 13 Cuando comenzó a soplar un moderado[j] viento del sur, creyendo que habían logrado su propósito, levaron anclas y navegaban(W) costeando a Creta(X). 14 Pero no mucho después, desde tierra[k] comenzó a soplar[l] un viento huracanado(Y) que se llama Euroclidón[m], 15 y siendo azotada[n] la nave, y no pudiendo hacer frente al viento nos abandonamos a él y nos dejamos llevar a la deriva. 16 Navegando[o] al abrigo de una pequeña isla llamada Clauda[p], con mucha dificultad pudimos sujetar el esquife. 17 Después que lo alzaron, usaron amarras[q] para ceñir la nave; y temiendo encallar(Z) en los bancos de Sirte, echaron el ancla flotante[r] y[s] se abandonaron a la deriva. 18 Al día siguiente, mientras éramos sacudidos furiosamente por la tormenta, comenzaron a arrojar la carga[t](AA); 19 y al tercer día, con sus propias manos arrojaron al mar los aparejos de la nave. 20 Como ni el sol ni las estrellas aparecieron por muchos días, y una tempestad no pequeña se abatía sobre nosotros, desde entonces fuimos abandonando toda esperanza de salvarnos. 21 Cuando habían pasado muchos días sin comer[u], Pablo se puso en pie en medio de ellos y dijo: Amigos[v], debierais haberme hecho caso[w] y no haber zarpado de Creta(AB), evitando[x] así este perjuicio y pérdida(AC). 22 Pero ahora os exhorto a tener buen ánimo(AD), porque no habrá pérdida de vida entre vosotros, sino solo del barco. 23 Porque esta noche estuvo en mi presencia(AE) un ángel del Dios(AF) de quien soy y a quien sirvo(AG), 24 diciendo: «No temas, Pablo; has de comparecer ante el César(AH); y he aquí, Dios te ha concedido todos los que navegan contigo(AI)». 25 Por tanto, tened buen ánimo(AJ) amigos[y], porque yo confío en Dios, que acontecerá[z] exactamente como se me dijo. 26 Pero tenemos que encallar(AK) en cierta isla(AL).
27 Y llegada la decimocuarta noche, mientras éramos llevados a la deriva en el mar Adriático, a eso de la medianoche los marineros presentían que se estaban acercando a tierra[aa]. 28 Echaron la sonda y hallaron que había veinte brazas; pasando un poco más adelante volvieron a echar la sonda y hallaron quince brazas de profundidad. 29 Y temiendo que en algún lugar fuéramos a dar contra los escollos[ab](AM), echaron cuatro anclas por la popa y ansiaban que amaneciera[ac]. 30 Como los marineros trataban de escapar de la nave y habían bajado el esquife(AN) al mar, bajo pretexto de que se proponían echar las anclas desde la proa, 31 Pablo dijo al centurión y a los soldados: Si estos no permanecen en la nave, vosotros no podréis salvaros. 32 Entonces los soldados cortaron las amarras(AO) del esquife y dejaron que se perdiera. 33 Y hasta que estaba a punto de amanecer, Pablo exhortaba a todos a que tomaran alimento, diciendo: Hace ya catorce días[ad] que, velando continuamente, estáis en ayunas, sin tomar ningún alimento. 34 Por eso os aconsejo que toméis alimento, porque esto es necesario para vuestra supervivencia; pues ni un solo cabello de la cabeza de ninguno de vosotros perecerá(AP). 35 Habiendo dicho esto, tomó pan y dio gracias a Dios en presencia de todos; y partiéndolo(AQ), comenzó a comer. 36 Entonces todos, teniendo ya buen ánimo(AR), tomaron también alimento. 37 En total éramos en la nave doscientas setenta y seis personas[ae](AS). 38 Una vez saciados, aligeraron la nave arrojando el trigo al mar(AT). 39 Cuando se hizo de día, no reconocían la tierra(AU), pero podían distinguir una bahía que tenía playa, y decidieron[af] lanzar la nave hacia ella[ag], si les era posible. 40 Y cortando las anclas(AV), las dejaron[ah] en el mar, aflojando al mismo tiempo las amarras de los timones; e izando la vela de proa al viento, se dirigieron hacia la playa. 41 Pero chocando contra un escollo[ai] donde se encuentran dos corrientes[aj], encallaron la nave; la proa se clavó y quedó inmóvil, pero la popa se rompía por la fuerza de las olas. 42 Y el plan de los soldados era matar a los presos, para que ninguno de ellos escapara(AW) a nado; 43 pero el centurión, queriendo salvar a Pablo(AX), impidió su propósito, y ordenó que los que pudieran nadar se arrojaran primero por la borda y llegaran a tierra, 44 y que los demás siguieran, algunos en tablones, y otros en diferentes objetos de la nave. Y así sucedió que todos llegaron salvos a tierra(AY).
Footnotes
- Hechos 27:1 O, cohorte; i.e., unidad militar romana compuesta de varias centurias
- Hechos 27:2 I.e., la provincia de la costa occidental de Asia Menor
- Hechos 27:5 Lit., a lo largo de
- Hechos 27:6 Lit., navegaba
- Hechos 27:7 I.e., el viento no les permitió entrar al puerto
- Hechos 27:9 I.e., el Día de Expiación, a fines de septiembre o principios de octubre
- Hechos 27:10 Lit., Hombres
- Hechos 27:11 O, dueño
- Hechos 27:12 O, posiblemente, el suroeste y el noroeste
- Hechos 27:13 Lit., habiendo soplado moderadamente un
- Hechos 27:14 Lit., ella
- Hechos 27:14 Lit., se lanzó
- Hechos 27:14 I.e., un viento del nordeste
- Hechos 27:15 Lit., arrebatada
- Hechos 27:16 Lit., Corriendo
- Hechos 27:16 Algunos mss. antiguos dicen: Cauda
- Hechos 27:17 Lit., refuerzos
- Hechos 27:17 O, posiblemente, la vela
- Hechos 27:17 Lit., así
- Hechos 27:18 Lit., hacían la descarga
- Hechos 27:21 Lit., Y habiendo una larga abstinencia de alimentos, entonces
- Hechos 27:21 Lit., Hombres
- Hechos 27:21 Lit., obedecido
- Hechos 27:21 Lit., obteniendo
- Hechos 27:25 Lit., hombres
- Hechos 27:25 Lit., será
- Hechos 27:27 Lit., que alguna tierra se acercaba a ellos
- Hechos 27:29 O, las rocas
- Hechos 27:29 Lit., oraban para que se hiciera de día
- Hechos 27:33 Lit., Hoy es el decimocuarto día
- Hechos 27:37 Lit., almas
- Hechos 27:39 Lit., decidiendo
- Hechos 27:39 Algunos mss. antiguos dicen: traer la nave a salvo a la costa
- Hechos 27:40 O, dejaban
- Hechos 27:41 Lit., lugar
- Hechos 27:41 Lit., mares
Acts 27
Contemporary English Version
Paul Is Taken to Rome
27 When it was time for us to sail to Rome, Captain Julius from the Emperor's special troops was put in charge of Paul and the other prisoners. 2 We went aboard a ship from Adramyttium that was about to sail to some ports along the coast of Asia. Aristarchus from Thessalonica in Macedonia sailed on the ship with us.
3 The next day we came to shore at Sidon. Captain Julius was very kind to Paul. He even let him visit his friends, so they could give him whatever he needed. 4 When we left Sidon, the winds were blowing against us, and we sailed close to the island of Cyprus to be safe from the wind. 5 Then we sailed south of Cilicia and Pamphylia until we came to the port of Myra in Lycia. 6 There the army captain found a ship from Alexandria that was going to Italy. So he ordered us to board that ship.
7 We sailed along slowly for several days and had a hard time reaching Cnidus. The wind would not let us go any farther in that direction, so we sailed past Cape Salmone, where the island of Crete would protect us from the wind. 8 We went slowly along the coast and finally reached a place called Fair Havens, not far from the town of Lasea.
9 By now we had already lost a lot of time, and sailing was no longer safe. In fact, even the Great Day of Forgiveness[a] was past. 10 Then Paul spoke to the crew of the ship, “Men, listen to me! If we sail now, our ship and its cargo will be badly damaged, and many lives will be lost.” 11 But Julius listened to the captain of the ship and its owner, rather than to Paul.
12 The harbor at Fair Havens wasn't a good place to spend the winter. Because of this, almost everyone agreed that we should at least try to sail along the coast of Crete as far as Phoenix. It had a harbor that opened toward the southwest and northwest,[b] and we could spend the winter there.
The Storm at Sea
13 When a gentle wind from the south started blowing, the men thought it was a good time to do what they had planned. So they pulled up the anchor, and we sailed along the coast of Crete. 14 But soon a strong wind called “The Northeaster” blew against us from the island. 15 The wind struck the ship, and we could not sail against it. So we let the wind carry the ship.
16 We went along the island of Cauda on the side that was protected from the wind. We had a hard time holding the lifeboat in place, 17 but finally we got it where it belonged. Then the sailors wrapped ropes around the ship to hold it together. They lowered the sail and let the ship drift along, because they were afraid it might hit the sandbanks in the gulf of Syrtis.
18 The storm was so fierce that the next day they threw some of the ship's cargo overboard. 19 Then on the third day, with their bare hands they threw overboard some of the ship's gear. 20 For several days we could not see either the sun or the stars. A strong wind kept blowing, and we finally gave up all hope of being saved.
21 Since none of us had eaten anything for a long time, Paul stood up and told the men:
You should have listened to me! If you had stayed on in Crete, you would not have had this damage and loss. 22 But now I beg you to cheer up, because you will be safe. Only the ship will be lost.
23 I belong to God, and I worship him. Last night he sent an angel 24 to tell me, “Paul, don't be afraid! You will stand trial before the Emperor. And because of you, God will save the lives of everyone on the ship.” 25 Cheer up! I am sure that God will do exactly what he promised. 26 But we will first be shipwrecked on some island.
27 For 14 days and nights we had been blown around over the Mediterranean Sea. But about midnight the sailors realized we were getting near land. 28 They measured and found that the water was about 40 meters deep. A little later they measured again and found it was only about 30 meters. 29 The sailors were afraid that we might hit some rocks, and they let down four anchors from the back of the ship. Then they prayed for daylight.
30 The sailors wanted to escape from the ship. So they lowered the lifeboat into the water, pretending that they were letting down some anchors from the front of the ship. 31 But Paul said to Captain Julius and the soldiers, “If the sailors don't stay on the ship, you won't have any chance to save your lives.” 32 The soldiers then cut the ropes that held the lifeboat and let it fall into the sea.
33 Just before daylight Paul begged the people to eat something. He told them, “For 14 days you have been so worried that you haven't eaten a thing. 34 I beg you to eat something. Your lives depend on it. Do this and not one of you will be hurt.”
35 After Paul had said this, he took a piece of bread and gave thanks to God. Then in front of everyone, he broke the bread and ate some. 36 They all felt encouraged, and each of them ate something. 37 There were 276 people on the ship, 38 and after everyone had eaten, they threw the cargo of wheat into the sea to make the ship lighter.
The Shipwreck
39 Morning came, and the ship's crew saw a coast they did not recognize. But they did see a cove with a beach. So they decided to try to run the ship aground on the beach. 40 They cut the anchors loose and let them sink into the sea. At the same time they untied the ropes that were holding the rudders. Next, they raised the sail at the front of the ship and let the wind carry the ship toward the beach. 41 But it ran aground on a sandbank. The front of the ship stuck firmly in the sand, and the rear was being smashed by the force of the waves.
42 The soldiers decided to kill the prisoners to keep them from swimming away and escaping. 43 But Captain Julius wanted to save Paul's life, and he did not let the soldiers do what they had planned. Instead, he ordered everyone who could swim to jump into the water and head for shore. 44 Then he told the others to hold on to planks of wood or parts of the ship. At last, everyone safely reached shore.
Footnotes
- 27.9 Great Day of Forgiveness: This Jewish festival took place near the end of September. The sailing season was dangerous after the middle of September, and it was stopped completely between the middle of November and the middle of March.
- 27.12 southwest and northwest: Or “northeast and southeast.”
Acts 27
King James Version
27 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
3 And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.
4 And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
5 And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.
7 And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
8 And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
9 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
10 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
15 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
16 And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
17 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
18 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
19 And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.
20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.
23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
26 Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.
27 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;
28 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
29 Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
30 And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,
31 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.
32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
34 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.
35 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.
36 Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
37 And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
39 And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.
40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.
42 And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.
Acts 27
New King James Version
The Voyage to Rome Begins
27 And when (A)it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment. 2 So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. (B)Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us. 3 And the next day we landed at Sidon. And Julius (C)treated Paul kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends and receive care. 4 When we had put to sea from there, we sailed under the shelter of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. 5 And when we had sailed over the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. 6 There the centurion found (D)an Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy, and he put us on board.
7 When we had sailed slowly many days, and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus, the wind not permitting us to proceed, we sailed under the shelter of (E)Crete off Salmone. 8 Passing it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.
Paul’s Warning Ignored
9 Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous (F)because [a]the Fast was already over, Paul advised them, 10 saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.” 11 Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul. 12 And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised to set sail from there also, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete opening toward the southwest and northwest, and winter there.
In the Tempest
13 When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. 14 But not long after, a tempestuous head wind arose, called [b]Euroclydon. 15 So when the ship was caught, and could not head into the wind, we let her [c]drive. 16 And running under the shelter of an island called [d]Clauda, we secured the skiff with difficulty. 17 When they had taken it on board, they used cables to undergird the ship; and fearing lest they should run aground on the [e]Syrtis Sands, they struck sail and so were driven. 18 And because we were exceedingly tempest-tossed, the next day they lightened the ship. 19 On the third day (G)we threw the ship’s tackle overboard with our own hands. 20 Now when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest beat on us, all hope that we would be saved was finally given up.
21 But after long abstinence from food, then Paul stood in the midst of them and said, “Men, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete and incurred this disaster and loss. 22 And now I urge you to take [f]heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. 23 (H)For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and (I)whom I serve, 24 saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you.’ 25 Therefore take heart, men, (J)for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me. 26 However, (K)we must run aground on a certain island.”
27 Now when the fourteenth night had come, as we were driven up and down in the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors sensed that they were drawing near some land. 28 And they took soundings and found it to be twenty fathoms; and when they had gone a little farther, they took soundings again and found it to be fifteen fathoms. 29 Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and [g]prayed for day to come. 30 And as the sailors were seeking to escape from the ship, when they had let down the skiff into the sea, under pretense of putting out anchors from the prow, 31 Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.” 32 Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the skiff and let it fall off.
33 And as day was about to dawn, Paul implored them all to take food, saying, “Today is the fourteenth day you have waited and continued without food, and eaten nothing. 34 Therefore I urge you to take nourishment, for this is for your survival, (L)since not a hair will fall from the head of any of you.” 35 And when he had said these things, he took bread and (M)gave thanks to God in the presence of them all; and when he had broken it he began to eat. 36 Then they were all encouraged, and also took food themselves. 37 And in all we were two hundred and seventy-six (N)persons on the ship. 38 So when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship and threw out the wheat into the sea.
Shipwrecked on Malta
39 When it was day, they did not recognize the land; but they observed a bay with a beach, onto which they planned to run the ship if possible. 40 And they [h]let go the anchors and left them in the sea, meanwhile loosing the rudder ropes; and they hoisted the mainsail to the wind and made for shore. 41 But striking [i]a place where two seas met, (O)they ran the ship aground; and the prow stuck fast and remained immovable, but the stern was being broken up by the violence of the waves.
42 And the soldiers’ plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim away and escape. 43 But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land, 44 and the rest, some on boards and some on parts of the ship. And so it was (P)that they all escaped safely to land.
Footnotes
- Acts 27:9 The Day of Atonement, late September or early October
- Acts 27:14 A southeast wind that stirs up broad waves; NU Euraquilon, a northeaster
- Acts 27:15 be driven
- Acts 27:16 NU Cauda
- Acts 27:17 M Syrtes
- Acts 27:22 courage
- Acts 27:29 Or wished
- Acts 27:40 cast off
- Acts 27:41 A reef
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